Shannen Ace 
Go into the new year with a special accessory by Pandora. The company has a new Mickey-shaped “2026” charm available on DisneyStore.com. Mickey Mouse Icon 2026 Charm by Pandora – $85 This bead charm is made of sterling silver with a white lab-created opal fill on one side. The fill is within a Mickey head … Read more
Over three years after scrapping plans for a Gaston prequel series based on the live-action Beauty and the Beast, Disney is planning a new live-action Gaston story. This time, it’s a movie. Gaston Movie According to Deadline, Dave Callaham is writing the film’s script and Michelle Rejwan is producing. Kate Herron and Briony Redman wrote … Read more
Two new Mickey-inspired hair accessories are available at Walt Disney World. We found this Sorcerer Mickey hat claw clip and pink bow at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Both are recommended for ages 3+. Sorcerer Mickey Hat Claw Clip – $16.99 This plastic claw clip is blue with white stars and a crescent moon. … Read more
Disney shared a behind-the-scenes video featuring the cast of The Emperor’s New Groove recording their lines over 25 years ago. The Emperor’s New Groove 25th Anniversary The video sees Eartha Kitt, John Goodman, Patrick Warburton, and David Spade bring into Yzma, Pacha, Kronk, and Kuzco to life in the recording booth. December 15, 2025 marks 25 years … Read more
There’s a redesigned The Little Mermaid-inspired bubble wand available at Walt Disney World, replacing the Ariel bubble wand that debuted back in 2023. Ariel Bubble Wand – $39.99 The wand is blue with seashell and star patterns. On top is a large pink clamshell with Ariel sitting inside. She combs her hair with a dinglehopper … Read more
Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct shared photos on X of the new snack kiosk under construction at Universal Studios Florida. The kiosk replaces Expo Eats, which was demolished earlier this month. We could later see a framework for the new kiosk through scrims, but bio’s photos provide a clearer look. New Universal Snack Kiosk As bio said … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new series of keychain lanyards designed to hold ear headbands, including one inspired by “it’s a small world.” These are similar to a Disney Vacation Club accessory released earlier this year. We found three designs available at World of Disney in Disney Springs. The keychain lanyard holders are designed to … Read more
Crews continue to move dirt as they prepare for construction of the new Cars area in Magic Kingdom. Not a land on its own, the Cars area will be part of Frontierland, replacing Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. Rivers of America Construction We saw an excavator working near the former Tom Sawyer Island … Read more
Walt Disney World increased their home shipping rates for merchandise so the maximum is now $99.99 instead of $40. Disney Home Shipping Rates Guests can have merchandise items they don’t want to travel with shipped home for a fee. The shipping price depends on the value of the merchandise, and you can have multiple items … Read more
A new Affogato cart by Vivoli il Gelato has opened at Disney Springs. We were there at the official opening to try different affogato offerings. Each is a mix of gelato and espresso. New Affogato Cart The cart is located in the Marketplace, between World of Disney and Basin. If you plan to drink your … Read more
The 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is just a few weeks away, and runDisney has shared a preview of some of the event merchandise. Runners and fans can collect apparel, accessories, ornaments, pins, and more. Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2026 Merchandise A classic shoe-shaped ornament features characters and iconography representing each of the … Read more
Vivoli il Gelato has opened a new Affogato cart at Disney Springs. Vivoli il Gelato is located in The Landing area of Disney Springs, but the new Affogato cart is in the Marketplace between World of Disney and Basin. New Vivoli il Gelato Affogato Cart A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening on … Read more
Jared Bush, co-director of Encanto, has confirmed the original film’s cast is returning for the new Encanto ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Encanto Voice Actors Returning for Animal Kingdom Ride Responding to a question about the Encanto attraction script, Bush said, “Almost done recording our entire original cast. Being back in the booth with everyone … Read more
Mickey and Minnie will debut new seasonal outfits for after hours meet and greets in EPCOT’s Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge in 2026. New Mickey and Minnie DVC Outfits DVC Fan shared images of the new costumes from Disney Files Magazine. First up are their Après Ski Winter Looks. These winter fashions … Read more
When we last checked on construction of the new roadway entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, a sidewalk had recently been paved. Crews have now planted fresh grass, trees, and foliage. Polynesian Village Resort Construction The new sidewalk is on the left when facing the new entrance from The Great Ceremonial House. It connects to … Read more
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park and Universal Volcano Bay water park are both closed today (Monday, December 15, 2025) due to inclement weather. Typhoon Lagoon & Volcano Bay Closed There are no hours listed for today on the webpages for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Universal Volcano Bay. Both are scheduled to open tomorrow. The high … Read more
